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LY03 KWM

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

99,201 mi
Last recorded99,201 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 KWM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 99,201 miles

Lower various suspension components corroded, not excessively

Fail 6 Jul 2026 99,201 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides, beam pattern affected (4.1.4 (b))

Lower various suspension components corroded, not excessively

Pass 4 Jul 2025 92,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dangerously close to cords outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

various suspension components corroded.

Fail 4 Jul 2025 92,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dangerously close to cords outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

various suspension components corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2024 85,420 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 82,661 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various suspension arms around vehicle are corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2023 82,637 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various suspension arms around vehicle are corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 80,119 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 78,667 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2020 77,239 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 75,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 70,274 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,571 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,425 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,982 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 61,202 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 56,876 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,876 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 50,440 miles

Both wiper blades split

N/s/r tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc worn

Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,229 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,103 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,979 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 20,692 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,692 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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LY03 KWM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY03 KWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY03 KWM registered?

LY03 KWM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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